Is it expensive to live in France as a student?

Cost of living in France is surely expensive compared to most other countries in Europe. he general monthly cost of living in France for international students in affordable cities such as Metz, Toulouse, Lille, Lyon can be expected around 500-1,000 EUR (~ 44,000 to 88,000 INR) . On the other hand, the monthly cost of living in Paris can vary between 1,200-1,800 EUR (~ 1.05 lakhs to 1.58 lakhs INR) .